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James Cochran — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Shasta-County, California
Our Model Tree links this James Cochran across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Shasta-County, California (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: Texas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Shasta-County, California |
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | No. 3 Township |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | 40 |
| Industry | Foreman |
| Class of Worker | Electric Power House |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | 40 |
| Township / Ward | No 3 Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Cochran | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Mollie Cochran | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James Cochran | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Shasta, California
Head, age 29
Shasta, California · implied b. ~1891 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | James W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Power Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Shasta, California
Head, age 39
Shasta, California · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | James W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Power House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 5 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Shasta-County, California
Head, age 49
Shasta-County, California · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | No. 3 Township |
| Occupation | 40 |
| Industry | Foreman |
| Class of Worker | Electric Power House |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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Our Model Tree links James Cochran across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Cochran
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · California
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1940 US Federal Census — Shasta-County, California
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1940 US Federal Census — Shasta-County, California
Page Contents
41 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00344-00373)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman Cantel | 32 | Head | Farmer | California |
| 2 | Leona J. Cantel | 2 | Daughter | — | California |
| 3 | William D. Cantel | 69 | Father | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Harry L. Perkins | 32 | Head | Farmer | Oregon |
| 5 | Elizabeth V. Perkins | 31 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 6 | Gertrud L. Perkins | 11 | Daughter | — | California |
| 7 | Virginia R. Perkins | 9 | Daughter | — | California |
| 8 | Maxine Perkins | 3 | Daughter | — | California |
| 9 | Clarence R. Atkins | 59 | Head | Farmer | California |
| 10 | Leary B. Atkins | 49 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 11 | Melburn L. Bosworth | 13 | Grandson | — | California |
| 12 | Cliff Lloyd | 47 | Head | Farmer | South Dakota |
| 13 | Alice I. Lloyd | 33 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 14 | George W. Scott | 38 | Lodger | Laborer | California |
| 15 | Katherine S. Hufford | 74 | Head | — | Switzerland |
| 16 | George M. Buszdeeker | 67 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 17 | Maria L. Buszdeeker | 56 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 18 | Robert F. Williams | 71 | Head | 25 | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Minnie M. Williams | 68 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 20 | Marion Marks | 15 | Grand Son | — | California |
| 21 | James W. Cochran THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | 40 | Texas |
| 22 | Matilda C. Cochran | 46 | Wife | — | California |
| 23 | Mollie M. Cochran | 18 | Daughter | — | California |
| 24 | Luther B. Wright | 33 | Head | Apprentice Operator | California |
| 25 | Stanley A. Mackey | 24 | Head | Operator | Missouri |
| 26 | Ruth Mackey | 18 | Wife | — | California |
| 27 | Cedric A. Ward | 24 | Head | Operator | California |
| 28 | Maxine A. Ward | 26 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 29 | Shirley Joann Ward | 3 | Daughter | — | California |
| 30 | William A. Ward | 1 | Son | — | California |
| 31 | Guy G. Priddy | 58 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 32 | Nell S. Priddy | 49 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 33 | Dean G. Priddy | 23 | Son | Farmer | Oklahoma |
| 34 | Deole H. Priddy | 17 | Son | — | California |
| 35 | Harry C. Lysinger | 29 | Head | 20 | California |
| 36 | Edith M. Lysinger | 23 | Wife | — | California |
| 37 | Betty J. Lysinger | 4 | Daughter | — | California |
| 38 | Harry Jr. Lysinger | 2 | Son | — | California |
| 39 | Homer A. Speegle | 50 | Head | Farmer | California |
| 40 | Russell E. Loose | 44 | Head | 40 | Oregon |
| 41 | Fay V. Loose | 42 | Wife | — | Colorado |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1940 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)